Johnnie Lawrence Edgmond

Johnnie Lawrence Edgmond was born at Hartshorn, Missouri on January 15, 1942 to John and Mabel (Willis) Edgmond. He passed away on June 15, 2020 at his home in Houston, Missouri at the age of 78.

Johnnie grew up in Hartshorn and following school he joined the United States Army on January 7, 1964 and was deployed to the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, and also received Sharpshooter and Expert Shooter badges for his marksmanship. Johnnie was proud to be a veteran and always took great pride in serving his country.

Johnnie was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Neagle and they spent 48 wonderful years together and were blessed with one daughter, Teresa. After he and Elizabeth were married they lived in Independence, Missouri where he worked for Allis Chalmers. He worked at numerous other jobs throughout his life and later moved back to the farm in Hartshorn where they lived for several years. He enjoyed his life on the farm and was especially proud of his chickens he raised. He also enjoyed raising rabbits and several other animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mabel Edgmond; a brother, Alton Edgmond; sisters, Leona Kinsworthy, June Smith, Josephine Cross, Mary Cross and an infant sister, Lorene Edgmond.

Johnnie is survived by his wife Elizabeth of the home; a daughter, Teresa Stark and her husband Kevin, one grandson, Kyler Stark and one sister, Georgie Bond all of Houston, Missouri.

Johnnie had a good sense of humor and never met a stranger. He was always telling a joke and kidding around with people. After selling the farm in 2012, he and Elizabeth made their home at Hamrick Terrace in Houston to be close to their daughter and her family. He was very happy living there and made a lot of friends. He loved visiting with all of his neighbors and sitting on his porch watching the cars pass by. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.